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Things to see in Cerveteri
In Cerveteri the atlas lists 34 historic places: 27 archaeological sites, 2 castles, 2 fortresses and towers, 2 historic villas and palaces and 1 museum.
Of these, 2 list opening hours and 3 are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Don’t miss: Necropolis Banditaccia, Etruscan necropolis and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cerveteri, Italy.
Etruscan Necropolises of Cerveteri and Tarquinia
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The town
Cerveteri is a town in Lazio, Italy. It is notable for a very well-preserved Etruscan Necropolis, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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34 places
Archaeological sites 27
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Tomba della casetta 
Tomba dei letti funebri 
Tomba della capanna 
Tumulus of Montetosto Necropoli del Caolino Tomb of the Shields and Chairs, Caere Area archeologica Vigna Parrocchiale Santuario del Manganello Tomba Torlonia Martini-Marescotti Tomb Necropoli del Laghetto Aquae Caeretanae Area archaeologica Campo della Fiera Etruscan necropolis Porta Coperta Roman theater at Caere Santuario di Montetosto Vigna Parrocchiale archaeological area Tomb of Giuseppe Moretti, Cerveteri Tombe del Comune Tumuletti arcaici 
Fortresses and towers 2
Villas and palaces 2
Museums 1
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Getting there
Getting in from Rome is fairly easy. You will need to take the Cotral bus from the Rome terminus near Cornelia Metro Station on Linea A. When you exit the metro walk towards the McDonald's, there is a tobacco shop nearby where you can buy a ticket and return ticket. The bus takes an hour and leaves every hour or so. Avoid outdated information suggesting Cotral departs from Lepanto Metro station. There is also a train but the station is less convenient.
If you hire a car at Rome's Fiumicino airport follow the road to Rome for a few km and then take the Autostrada signposted in the direction of Civitavecchia. The exit to Cerveteri is about 15 minutes later, depending on how fast you drive. The Necropolis is to the north of the modern town and reasonably well signposted.
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
Etruscan Necropolis (Necropoli della Banditaccia). The main sight, and a quite remarkable one, is the Necropolis of the Etruscans. This was built on town planning principles similar to those for cities of the living and it is truly a 'city for the dead' to enjoy their afterlife. Many of the tombs, which are carved out of volcanic tuff rock, can be entered. They were designed in a similar way to the less permanent homes of the living, being divided up into several rooms. Many artifacts were left in the tombs to accompany the dead on their journey; those that were not pillaged before the authorities began to get a grip of the situation can be found in various museums in the region, most notably the Villa Giulia museum in Rome. As you drive to the entrance you will see that the area of tombs is really extensive. Much excavation is still being done and only a small part of the total area can be visited. Despite the proximity of Cerveteri to Rome and the importance of the site the Necropolis is not over-visited and a visit can be a pleasant and unhurried experience. There is a pleasant bar with outside tables and inexpensive snacks. Under 18 and over 65 free of charge. Etruscan Museum.
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